fast–talk

verb \ˈfas(t)-ˌtȯk\

: to influence or persuade (someone) by talking quickly in a confident and often dishonest way

Full Definition of FAST-TALK

transitive verb

: to influence or persuade by fluent, facile, and usually deceptive or tricky talk <fast–talked him into buying a lemon>

— fast–talk·er noun

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1946

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